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Five titles in 20 days: Jakara Anthony's golden December continues with another World Cup win
Jakara Anthony claims her fifth World Cup freestyle skiing crown in 20 days in an incredible run of dominance from Australia's Olympic champion. ⌘ Read more
Salsa on the sand, bachata on the beach liberating ways to lift the spirits, say outdoor dancers
After swapping a venue for an ocean-side park, these barefoot social dancers feel connected to the earth as research confirms such activities boost mood, foster social connection and improve mental health. ⌘ Read more
US Supreme Court rejects prosecutor's request in Trump election fraud case
The ruling is a win for Mr Trump and his lawyers, who have sought to delay criminal cases against him as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024. ⌘ Read more
Calls for extra legal resources to avoid further 'catastrophic failures' in WA justice system
The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia says its lawyers are paid up to $42,000 a year less than they would at Legal Aid WA, making attraction and retention difficult. ⌘ Read more
Archie is one of 13,000 Australians with a genetic condition, but little is known about it
There is no cure or treatment and it varies from person-to-person, can be life-threatening and can develop over time. ⌘ Read more
$19 million spent on consultants for Antarctic runway project which never got off the ground
Plans to build a paved runway near Davis Station in Antarctica were announced in 2017. The project was scrapped in 2021 — but not before $19 million was spent on consultants. ⌘ Read more
Baby Miles was born in the comfort of his parents' bedroom in Canberra. Now more families may be able to follow suit
A publicly-funded home-birthing scheme in Canberra has now successfully delivered more than 100 babies, and is set to expand. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial has now wrapped, but a decision isn't expected until well into next year
Enormous volumes of evidence were given in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, and will now be considered by Federal Court Justice Michael Lee, but a decision isn't expected until well into next year. ⌘ Read more
Scammers targeting families at the 'toughest times of their lives' via online funeral services
Australia's National Anti-Scam Centre has received reports of fraudsters using funeral live streams to steal people's card details, with a Queensland funeral home "dismayed" to find its clients targeted via a Facebook friend request. ⌘ Read more
'You're an angel': South Australians help people in need this Christmas with a social media callout
Community groups on social media have helped connect people in need with donations, including children's toys, festive food, clothing, furniture and bedding. One family-owned restaurant says it is looking to provide free meals. ⌘ Read more
Forget noise-cancelling headphones. Cicadas are having a bumper year and singing about it — loudly
The cicada's distinctive courtship call is the soundtrack to an Australian summer and in parts of the country it's the most penetrating it's been in years. Just look out for "cicada rain". ⌘ Read more
Kid-friendly movies to go see this summer — that you just might enjoy
Exhausted and ready for a rest? Here are some movies to take the kids to. ⌘ Read more
Who was the real Santa Claus? We sort the facts from the fiction
St Nicholas's generosity and gift-giving inspired the Christmas legend of Santa Claus. But instead of climbing down chimneys to deliver presents, the real-life bishop from ancient Greece would secretly leave bags of gold on windowsills and doorsteps. ⌘ Read more
Boxing's biggest ever card in its most controversial location
Three former heavyweight world champions, an undefeated light heavyweight world champion and Australia's cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia all head to the Arabian desert for the biggest card in boxing history. ⌘ Read more
This 15yo recognised food waste was a problem, so he and his friends designed an app to help fix it
A group of students in Melbourne's south-east create an app that tells you when the food you buy is set to expire, and reminds you to use it up. Their efforts are attracting both local and global attention. ⌘ Read more
When Christmas lights start going up, Jessi goes inside
What sparks joy for some, can pose a health risk for others. But experts say there is a way for people with photosensitivity to enjoy Christmas lights. ⌘ Read more
After fleeing domestic violence, all Kelly wants for Christmas is a home for her family
Two women say poor rental records after fleeing violent homes, skyrocketing rental prices and a general "stigma" are preventing them from starting a new life in regional New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, but release remains uncertain
Pakistan's Supreme Court grants former prime minister Imran Khan bail in a case related to a leak of state secrets, but it is not clear how he can be released while serving a three-year sentence for corruption and facing other charges. ⌘ Read more
UN Security Council passes Gaza aid resolution, avoiding veto as US and Russia abstain
After days of delays, the UN Security Council adopts a watered-down resolution urging faster aid supplies for Gaza — but a call for an "urgent suspension of hostilities" is dropped to avoid another American veto. ⌘ Read more
Azura fostered one dog for the Cairns floods and now has seven puppies
Dogs swim out of an animal shelter to safety as floodwaters in the Cairns region rise, and pregnant Minnie births seven pups in a foster home while waiting for the shelter to reopen. ⌘ Read more
As a family with nine children celebrates their first Christmas in a new home, others are still in tents in the bush
Emma and Dallas had feared that they and their nine children would be spending Christmas Day in the bush, but this week they received the best news they could have hoped for — a house they can call home for the next 18 months. ⌘ Read more
Handwritten letters from ambo Santa keep Christmas spirit alive in Queensland country town
Father Christmas is writing back to dozens of children in a Queensland country town and surrounds thanks to a local paramedic, parents and the post office. ⌘ Read more
Explosive thunderstorms likely from Mackey to Melbourne this Christmas
Violent thunderstorms are likely across eastern Australia this Christmas, rivalling some of the most intense and widespread storm outbreaks of the past few decades. ⌘ Read more
Flying high or low? The surprising role of airfares in shaping Taiwan's election
The news sparked controversy in the island, with think tank Taiwan Economic Democracy Union warning authorities to investigate suspicions of election bribery and political interference. ⌘ Read more
Hamas and Israel are both alleged to have broken the 'rules of war' — what are they?**
The UN is investigating whether the "rules of war" have been broken by Israel and Hamas. But what qualifies as a war crime? ⌘ Read more
A Taiwanese pop star accused a powerful man of sexual harassment. Then he sued her
In the mid 2000s, Tina Chou was a bubbly pop star on her way to the top. Almost two decades on, she has joined the growing chorus of women speaking up as the MeToo movement sweeps across Taiwan. ⌘ Read more
The 'bank of mum and dad' is covering more than housing as young Australians flounder in tough economy
It's now common knowledge that loans and gifts from family are a large part of breaking into the housing market. But how is parental financial support being used in other areas? ⌘ Read more
A sullen electorate, an opponent with lethal populism and unanswered questions : Can Albanese regain control in 2024?**
The PM is finishing the year with a sullen electorate that can't really see past the economic pain it is feeling, and national security back in the realm of talk about border security and terrorists, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
India's women on top after day two of Test against Australia
After a flurry of wickets before tea, Australia went wicketless in the final session on day two of the one-off women's Test match with India finishing 7-376. ⌘ Read more
New details revealed in case of 12yo girl charged with woman's stabbing murder
A 12-year-old girl charged with murdering a woman in Melbourne had been reported missing 275 times in the lead-up to the killing. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: A 'hero' emerges in the floods, shearer sets world record and Neil the seal makes his return
Have you been paying attention to the news this week? Test your knowledge with this week's quiz. ⌘ Read more
Western Power fined $80,000 for causing devastating Wheatbelt bushfire
A court has heard a state-owned electricity company knew about issues that led to a large bushfire for a decade before the blaze. It also heard it would have taken two days to fix them. ⌘ Read more
Fisherman allegedly held workers captive on boat in croc-infested ocean with little food or water
Workers, who responded to job adds posted online, alleged they were forced to work extensive hours without pay, denied food, water and sleep and subjected to cruel and degrading treatment. ⌘ Read more
Australian first green hydrogen project set to boost jobs and reduce emissions
The $425 million Riverbend Energy Hub proposal in Tailem Bend could turn 200,000 tonnes of landfill into green hydrogen annually, with construction planned for 2025. ⌘ Read more
Hacker who blackmailed Grand Theft Auto developers sentenced to indefinite hospital detention
The 18-year-old went on a solo cybercrime spree  in 2022 where he targeted Uber, Revolut and threatened to release code from an upcoming Grand Theft Auto sequel. ⌘ Read more
A harrowing youth crime attack destroyed Melissa's car. Just before Christmas she has been gifted a new one
A traumatised mother of two has spoken out after a terrifying attack as acts of kindness remind her that Townsville is a caring and wonderful city. ⌘ Read more
Will more houses mean greater affordability for this Victorian coastal town?**
As a planning panel recommends supporting a new development in Port Fairy, a coastal councillor does not believe a supply of new homes in the region will lead to more affordable housing. ⌘ Read more
Another Perth bushfire emergency as authorities respond to sixth critical incident in two days
Residents in the semi-rural suburb of Keysbrook in Perth's south are warned it is too late to leave as a bushfire rapidly escalates to emergency level. ⌘ Read more
'First case of its type' sees forestry body sentenced for felling trees needed by hundreds of native species
Four trees thought to be more than 150 years old were found felled in an area of NSW that had been largely burnt by bushfires just months before. ⌘ Read more
Stepfather jailed over child abuse material created using his stepdaughter
Hundreds of videos and photographs of the man's stepdaughter and his partner were found after the Australian Federal Police raided his home and workplace. ⌘ Read more
Dramatic scenes as students leap from windows, hide in classrooms to escape Prague university shooter
Footage shows students leaping out building windows in desperation as they flee the lone gunman who killed at least 14 people at Charles University in Czechia. ⌘ Read more
Court revives lawsuit against Nirvana over 1991 Nevermind naked baby album cover
Spencer Elden's lawsuit alleges that he has suffered "permanent harm" as the band and others profited from the image of him which featured on an album cover. ⌘ Read more
British teenager Alex Batty, who was found after going missing six years ago, says he left France for a better future
British teenager Alex Batty, who was found in France after going missing six years ago, has revealed he returned to the UK for a better future. ⌘ Read more
Macquarie Harbour oxygenation trial hoped to save endangered skate
With depleted oxygen levels in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour pushing the Maugean skate towards extinction, the salmon farming industry and federal government are combining to fund a "nano bubbles" trial. ⌘ Read more
Search continues for elderly bushwalker missing near Portland
A major search and rescue operation in Victoria's south-west has entered its third day after a 74-year-old woman was reported missing in the Mount Richmond area, near Portland earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
Human finger found on nature strip in Melbourne's north
Victoria Police appeal for information after a human finger is found on nature strip in Glenroy in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
Gas and oil exploration banned in Queensland's Channel Country, traditional owners celebrate
Traditional owners say they can "breathe a little easier" after the Queensland government announced it would ban new gas and oil developments in remote south-west Queensland's Channel Country. ⌘ Read more
Lithium mine near Darwin considers halt as market 'deteriorates'
Shares in Core Lithium have crashed by more than 20 per cent this morning after the company announced it was reviewing its operations near Darwin because of "the deterioration in lithium market conditions". ⌘ Read more
Some states say COVID cases are up before Christmas. Here's what may be behind the rise
JN.1 appears to be more transmissible than some previous variants and, with so many of us travelling and gathering with others right now, the conditions are right for the virus to spread. ⌘ Read more
Data stolen in cyber attack on St Vincent's Health network
St Vincent's Health says there is evidence that "some data" has been removed from its system, but it is still working to determine what information had been stolen. ⌘ Read more
'Evidence can't be relied on': Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer questions Brittany Higgins's credibility in closing arguments of defamation case
Bruce Lehrmann's barrister tells the Federal Court it cannot rely at all on the evidence of Brittany Higgins, as he makes his closing arguments in the defamation case brought by the former Liberal staffer. ⌘ Read more
One of NSW's largest wind farms given the green light for construction
The project involves the construction of 208 wind turbines, each with a maximum height of 270 metres, on the outskirts of Jerilderie in New South Wales' Riverina region. ⌘ Read more
'Please save us': Doctor in Gaza begs for ceasefire as disease and starvation grow
A surgeon in one of the last functioning hospitals in southern Gaza describes "disaster and catastrophe" on the ground as supplies dwindle and another ceasefire vote looms. ⌘ Read more
Khawaja to contest ICC reprimand over black armband
Usman Khawaja says the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement", while he asks the International Cricket Council to show consistency with the application of its rules. ⌘ Read more
White-hot Fornaroli ousts World Cup hero and ALM all-time top scorer to make Asian Cup squad
Melbourne Victory's Bruno Fornaroli beats out Matthew Leckie and Jamie Mclaren to make Australia's Asian Cup squad. ⌘ Read more
International students share tastes of home in a collection of favourite family recipes
Migrants studying English at a regional TAFE create a mouth-watering collection of dishes from across the world in a project to help them build connections in their new hometown. ⌘ Read more
Giuliani files for bankruptcy in wake of court order to pay $217m in defamation damages
Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, files for bankruptcy just days after being ordered to pay $217 million to two former Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud following the former US president's 2020 election loss. ⌘ Read more
Volunteers rush to help beached whale weighing up to 25 tonnes on NSW North Coast
The animal is believed to be a fin whale, one of the largest cetaceans in the world and a species rarely seen in NSW waters. ⌘ Read more
$350m Sunshine Coast water park plan in jeopardy as developer's company folds
A company owned by the developer behind a long-awaited water park and surf pool project on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has gone into administration, with the land to be put on the market early in the new year. ⌘ Read more
'Christmas fanatic' lights up outback town with giant recycled sculpture
The outback town of Silverton never had a community Christmas light display, but that all changed when Josh Holmes and his family moved in. ⌘ Read more
Women caring for country create principals for supporting those who feel they 'don't have a voice' at work
A set of best-practice principles have been drawn up to help employers support Indigenous women working in land management to "grow, progress, and blossom" in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
Insurance 'crisis' hits indoor adventure businesses, forcing popular WA ninja gym to close its doors
The business is the latest to shut up shop due to what has been dubbed the "amusement insurance crisis", with caravan parks, community events and pubs also finding it increasingly difficult to secure public liability insurance. ⌘ Read more
Do you have a holiday booked in Far North Queensland this Christmas? Don't cancel it yet
With Far North Queensland's peak tourism period disrupted by a cyclone and flooding, the state government wants Australians to show their support by continuing with plans to visit the region for a holiday. ⌘ Read more
Among the chaos of 2023, so much great content was made. We've brought the best together, just for you
The best movies, shows, books, albums, games, and internet moments of 2023. ⌘ Read more
Outbid and out-of-pocket, a seaside community wonders where next GP will come from
Increasingly priced out of the locum GP market, Streaky Bay's community-run medical clinic often has no doctor, which leaves nursing staff and volunteer ambulance members facing greater workloads. ⌘ Read more
WA firefighters remain on high alert after spate of emergency blazes downgraded
Emergency services in Western Australia are continuing to monitor several bushfires that wreaked havoc in Perth's east and the state's Midwest, Wheatbelt, and South West. ⌘ Read more
Live: Aussie dollar reaches July highs as US data hints at faster fall in inflation, stocks jump
The Australian dollar and stock markets surge as US data shows inflation falling faster than expected. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Elle's immune system is so severely compromised she has to live in a bubble with her 'bubble mummy'
Elle was born with a severe immune system disorder that makes her highly susceptible to infections, but doctors believe she'll eventually be able to live a normal life. ⌘ Read more
Volunteer woodworkers labour like Santa's elves to make toys for kids in need
The volunteers from the Woodturners Society of Queensland work all year to handcraft wooden toys to give to children in need during the festive season. ⌘ Read more
Did the Bureau of Meteorology drop the ball in its Tropical Cyclone Jasper forecasts?**
An ABC analysis of events which unfolded last week shows the bureau's rain forecasts after Jasper's landfall were hindered by very poor modelling of the system's track. ⌘ Read more
Why it's important to secure Christmas lights during the wet season
Christmas lights are an annual tradition for many Australian homes. But in the Top End, there are extra steps to ensure the displays survive the wet season. ⌘ Read more
Darwin CBD has Australia's highest commercial property vacancy rate. Next year it may be even higher
Across the Darwin CBD, 58,000 square metres of commercial office space lies vacant. The NT Property Council expects these grim figures to worsen in the new year, calling for more to be done to activate empty spaces in the city. ⌘ Read more
Meet 'Magoo', the hero chopper pilot who saved 16 people from a pub roof in flooded Far North Queensland
The pilot, who leapt into action to fly a group of people stranded on the roof of the Lion's Den Pub to safety one-by-one, is being lauded as the "real hero" of the flood rescue efforts. ⌘ Read more
'Everything is all underwater': Wujal Wujal flood evacuees to spend Christmas in caravans, camp beds
Cut off without power and fast running out of supplies, 270 Wujal Wujal residents have now been evacuated by Chinook helicopters. ⌘ Read more
When Paradee was in her 20s she met two men who changed her life — her husband, and Santa Claus
Paradee Titulaer didn't know what Christmas was until she moved to Australia aged 11. She now runs a year-round Christmas shop. ⌘ Read more
'As a medical doctor, Nathan knows better': Doctor remains registered as he awaits domestic violence sentencing
Dr Nathan William Dawe strangled his victim and hit her with a wedding photo album in Canberra last year. He's set to be sentenced as the national health practitioner regulator monitors his case. ⌘ Read more
David nearly lost his dogs to a Christmas pudding. He's urging others to keep a close eye on their pets this festive season
David Croaker urges people to keep an eye on their four-legged friends this festive season after nearly losing his dogs to a Christmas pudding, and emergency vets say it's timely advice given treatment options will be limited in coming weeks. ⌘ Read more
‘It is absolutely disgusting’: It's been one year since flooding hit this region and residents are still cleaning up
A year on from South Australia's River Murray floods, a "long list" of infrastructure repairs remain unfinished, popular tourist destinations are still in ruin and some residents are having to go it alone. ⌘ Read more
Seasonal workers and their Australian dollars are changing the Pacific. But at what cost?**
With the nation's growing dependence on a Pacific Islander workforce, especially in regional areas, attention is shifting towards improving worker welfare and wellbeing. ⌘ Read more
At least 15 people killed in mass shooting at Prague university
A lone gunman opens fire at Prague's Charles University, killing at least 15 people and injuring 20 others in the Czech Republic's worst mass shooting. ⌘ Read more
From the 'drunkometer' to booze buses: A history of random breath testing
Random breath testing has been a familiar part of Australia's road safety landscape for decades, but when it was introduced it was seen as a radical move. ⌘ Read more
'I did not write that submission': Locals angry mining company misrepresented them to win government support
A mining company has been accused of misleading the community to garner support for a mine proposal being assessed by the Victorian government. ⌘ Read more
Husband ran to landline rather than use his mobile and perform CPR when he found wife's body, inquest hears
Helen Bird died in 2010. Her death is being re-examined at a coronial inquest, which has heard her husband, who has been named a person of interest, has given differing accounts of Helen's state before her death. ⌘ Read more
No Mariah, no Wham! — Here are some Christmas songs to shake up your festive playlist
Sorry Mariah, we love you, but here are some tunes that won't make you want to stuff your ears with rum balls. ⌘ Read more
Two protesters caused chaos inside India's parliament. The fallout is still felt a week later
More than half of India's opposition MPs are barred from the ongoing session of India's parliament for demanding a debate over a protest last week. Now it has prompted questions over the Narendra Modi government's handling of dissent. ⌘ Read more
A landlord body was given a $100,000 government grant. The way it was spent raised questions
When a landlord association headed by an Airbnb owner and mayoral aspirant was given a grant, it raised questions. An audit has found multiple concerns. ⌘ Read more
The lives of these men were 'cut tragically short'. Now fresh inquests could reveal what lead to their deaths
Young men found dead at the bottom of cliffs and a grandfather fatally beaten in a public toilet are among the deaths that should be subject to fresh inquests, a NSW Special Commission of Inquiry has found. ⌘ Read more
Misbehaving, partying, drinking: Why the media had a field day with the 'floating university' experiment
In 1926, hundreds of US students set off on one of the world's first study abroad adventures, docking in nearly 50 ports around the world. But it wasn't without its critics. ⌘ Read more
India dominate Australia on day one of Mumbai Test
India motored along with the bat after their bowlers put the clamps on Australia to take first-day honours, despite Tahlia McGrath making a half-century. ⌘ Read more
UN says up to 300,000 Sudanese fled their homes after a notorious group seized their safe haven
Fighting between Sudan's military and a notorious paramilitary group has forced up to 300,000 people to flee their homes in a province that had been a safe haven for families displaced by the devastating conflict in the north-eastern African country, the UN says. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government asked to investigate former governor-general's suitability to hold Working With Children Check
The Victorian government is asked to investigate whether former governor-general and Anglican archbishop Peter Hollingworth is suitable to hold a Working With Children Check after a church review found he had neglected children. ⌘ Read more
The location for the Tasmanian AFL club's training centre has been decided
Two councils — Clarence and Kingborough — wanted the high-performance centre. Clarence has won the bid to host it, but Kingborough's mayor says the location chosen will pose "challenges". ⌘ Read more
Boost for endangered 'Australian icon' after 100 seahorses released in Sydney Harbour tidal pool
The endemic White's seahorse has been in decline for decades, but now hundreds have been raised in captivity and released around Sydney Harbour, the latest in Clontarf tidal pool. ⌘ Read more
'I blame feminism': How the far right projects harmful ideas through the tradwife ethos
While tradwives emerge across the political spectrum, a small subculture use their platforms to promote the dark ideas of the far-right — including in Australia, write Kristy Campion and Kiriloi M Ingram. ⌘ Read more
US man declared innocent of murder after almost 50 years in prison
Glynn Simmons, 71, becomes the longest-serving US inmate to be declared innocent of a crime. ⌘ Read more
Nuclear energy is more expensive than renewables, CSIRO report finds
Renewable energy provides the cheapest source of new energy for Australia, a new draft report from the CSIRO and energy market operator has found. ⌘ Read more
25-year-old man charged after firing a compound bow during unrest in Wadeye
NT Police arrest three people and take another into protective custody after a fight involving 40 people left a man injured by an arrow. ⌘ Read more
SA police officer jailed for sexually assaulting teenager has conviction overturned
Jordan Lloyd Koch — who was found guilty earlier this year of unlawful sexual intercourse and two counts of indecent assault — has had his conviction overturned in the South Australian Court of Appeal. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump has been barred from appearing on Colorado's Republican primary ballot. What happens now?**
The push to bar Mr Trump from the presidential race under the US constitution's insurrection clause is gathering steam and appears to be headed straight to the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Live: Multiple homes lost as bushfire spreads across three Perth suburbs
Homes are razed and residents forced to flee as a rapidly moving bushfire tears through Parkerville, Stoneville and Hovea, sparking an emergency warning. Follow live. ⌘ Read more